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Christ the King at St Etheldreda’s, London.

U.S. bishops announce Christ the King novena, urge prayers for ‘freedom of the Church’

Nov 3, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The U.S. bishops have asked the faithful to join in a nine-day prayer to Christ the King “for the freedom... Read more

Our Lady of Pompei Chapel, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

‘Novena to the Mother of God for the Nation’ to begin Oct. 27 as election draws near

Oct 21, 2024

By Joseph Pronechen

Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 27, the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) will launch a nine-day novena in anticipation of the... Read more

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U.S. bishops invite faithful to pray mental health novena

Oct 6, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The U.S. bishops announced the second annual novena beginning Oct. 10 for mental health as part of a national campaign... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica contains an icon of the Virgin Mary titled “Mater Ecclesiae,” which means “Mother of the Church.”

How to pray Mother Teresa’s famous emergency ‘Flying Novena’ to Our Lady

Sep 5, 2024

By Joseph Pronechen

This is Mother Teresa’s never-fail quick novena to the Blessed Mother, which she and her sisters always prayed whenever they... Read more

Crucifixion.

Divine Mercy novena begins on Good Friday

Mar 29, 2024

By CNA Staff

The Divine Mercy novena can be said at any time of the year, but it is especially said over the... Read more

Holy Spirit stained glass in St. Peter's Basilica.

8 of the most popular novenas

Mar 9, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Novenas are a traditional form of Catholic prayer and are usually prayed for nine straight days — there are exceptions,... Read more

A sign features St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) at the 51st March for Life, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.

It’s not too late to join this pro-life novena

Jan 19, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The nine-day novena sponsored by the USCCB began Jan. 16 and goes until Jan. 24, two days after the Day... Read more

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How to pray the 300-year-old ‘Christmas novena’

Dec 15, 2023

By Katie Yoder

The nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and concludes on Christmas Eve. Read more

The new “Pocket Guide to Novenas” book is written by Annie and John-Paul Deddens of PrayMoreNovenas.com.

New guide to novenas aims to inspire Catholics to rediscover this traditional form of prayer

Jun 10, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Pocket Guide to Novenas,” published by Ascension and written by Annie and John-Paul Deddens, includes 20 novenas. Read more

Our Lady of Fatima.

Which novena to pray for Ukraine? Here are some really good ones

Mar 17, 2022

By CNA Staff

Catholics worldwide are eager to join in this special time of prayer for peace in Ukraine. But many are asking:... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley delivers the homily on Sept. 29, 2012 for the beginng of the EWTN Novena to the Mother of God.

EWTN novena begins with homily on spiritual aspect of religious freedom fight

Oct 2, 2012

Bishop-designate James D. Conley of Lincoln, Neb. began a novena to the Virgin Mary for religious freedom in the U.S.... Read more